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Friends of Douglas Bay Horse Tramway is an independent community group established in September 2014 to help promote and support the continued operation of the world's last remaining 19th century original horse-drawn passenger tramway, runningalong the seafront promenades of Douglas, capital of the Isle of Man, since 1876.

The Tramway forms an
intrinsic part of the Island's heritage offering to visitors; it is an
icon for both Douglas and the Isle of Man, part of the nation's identity.

Tramway Enjoys 6% Increase in Passenger JourneysFigures released by Isle of Man Transport show that for the 2017 season, the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway enjoyed a 6% increase in passenger journeys over the 2016 season.A ...
Posted 23 Nov 2017, 09:13 by Friends of DBHT

2018 Season Dates AnnouncedHorse tramway operator Isle of Man Railways has announced the provisional dates for the 2018 Horse Tramway season, which will commence 1 May 2018 and run thru until 29 October ...
Posted 18 Sep 2017, 04:00 by Friends of DBHT

2017 Heritage Open DaysOrganised annually by Manx National Heritage, join in and enjoy for free the biggest heritage event on the Isle of Man, taking place this year over the weekends of 29 ...
Posted 20 Aug 2017, 10:15 by Friends of DBHT